S Foods (TSE:2292) Interest Coverage: 19.85 (As of Feb. 2026) — 59% Below Median

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TSE:2292 S Foods Inc TSE:2292
70 GF Score
Price 円2,756.00
GF Value 円3,185.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is S Foods Interest Coverage?

S Foods TSE:2292 +0.11% 70 Interest Coverage is 19.85 as of Feb. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 48.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:2292 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,185.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,514 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, S Foods ranks better than 62.09% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. S Foods's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,693 Mil. S Foods's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-186 Mil. S Foods's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 19.85. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for S Foods's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2292' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.83   Med: 48.96   Max: 64.31
Current: 17.14


TSE:2292's Interest Coverage is ranked better than
62.09% of 1514 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.605 vs TSE:2292: 17.14

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


S Foods  (TSE:2292) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


S Foods Interest Coverage Related Terms


S Foods Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S Foods's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

S Foods Interest Coverage Chart

S Foods Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Interest Coverage
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S Foods Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:2292 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, S Foods's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


S Foods Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, S Foods's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where S Foods's Interest Coverage falls into.


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S Foods Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

S Foods's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026, S Foods's Interest Expense was 円-630 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円10,477 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円40,404 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*10477/-630
=16.63

S Foods's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Feb. 2026, S Foods's Interest Expense was 円-186 Mil. Its Operating Income was 円3,693 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円40,404 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1*3693/-186
=19.85

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 19.85 mean?
S Foods (TSE:2292) has a Interest Coverage of 19.85 as of Feb. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on S Foods and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 48.96. Over the past decade, S Foods' Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.83 to 64.31. According to the industry distribution chart, S Foods ranks #574 out of 1514 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is S Foods' Interest Coverage too high?
S Foods' current Interest Coverage of 19.85 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 48.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.83 to a high of 64.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. S Foods' value of 19.85 is 130.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Foods ranks #574 out of 1514 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S Foods has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Foods' Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, S Foods ranks #574 out of 1514 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts S Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.61. S Foods' value of 19.85 is 130.7% above this benchmark. Historically, S Foods' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.83 to 64.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.96 vs. the industry median of 8.61, S Foods has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.61, based on 1,514 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. S Foods's current Interest Coverage of 19.85 is 130.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on S Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Foods's current Interest Coverage is 19.85, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 48.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Foods (TSE:2292) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,185.27, compared to a current price of 円2,756.00 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 19.85, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 48.96 and 130.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.61. S Foods' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For S Foods (TSE:2292), the current Interest Coverage is 19.85 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is S Foods (TSE:2292) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,756.00 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,185.27. GuruFocus considers S Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2292:

  • Interest Coverage: 19.85 (59% below median its 10-year median of 48.96)
  • GF Value™: 円3,185.27 vs. price of 円2,756.00 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 130.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#574 of 1514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


S Foods Business Description

Address 1-22-13 Naruohama, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, JPN, 663-8142
S Foods Inc is a Japan-based company that makes and sells meat products. Operations are broken up into three business segments. The Wholesale and Manufacturing segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of processed meat, cooked food, prepared food, sauces and seasonings, as well as the sale of meat. The Retail segment is engaged in the retail of meat and the operation of restaurants. The Others segment sells health food and leases real estate properties. S Foods also sells water, leases real estate, and operates refrigerated warehouses.
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